Hosts Ian and Sue wanted to live more sustainably – in a different environment, and with beautiful architecture. After looking for land elsewhere, they decided to build in their own back garden, seeing this as an opportunity to make a step-change. They wanted to create an exciting, beautiful, low energy house which reflected their wish to reduce their impact on the environment. The natural world is very important to Ian and Sue, so they have made strong connections between the house and garden, which is managed for wildlife; there is a sedum roof, wildflower meadow and pond.